Local author, Sebastian Cole, will be discussing the writing and publishing process and how his new book, "Sand Dollar," became a finalist for the Foreword First Prize. Sebastian will be reading from his book and will have copies of his book available for purchase. Sebastian will gladly autograph any copies. The program is free and open to the public. The Hall Library is handicapped accessible.

Sebastian Cole never intended on being a writer. He graduated from Brown University in the 80s, then worked briefly in New York before returning to Rhode Island to work in his family’s business. Nineteen years later, he took a leap of faith and left the company to pursue his dreams, which has led him to where he is now: a novelist of romantic fiction. Cole writes from the heart, believing in true love, love at first sight, and finding that one person in life you’re meant to be with.

Sebastian Cole’s debut novel was emotionally inspired by his own personal life experiences. Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love has won numerous awards, including being the winner of the Beverly Hills Book Award, the bronze winner of ForeWord Reviews Book Of The Year Award, a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards, a finalist in the International Book Awards, and a finalist in ForeWord Firsts debut literary competition for first-time authors. The book has received rave reviews, many of which compare Cole to his favorite author, Nicholas Sparks, whom Cole cites as his inspiration for becoming an author. Whether or not he ever achieves that kind of success, touching the lives of others through his writing has been the single most gratifying thing he has ever done.

Please visit his website at www.sebastiancoleauthor.com

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